Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - Kisumu Woman Representative, Ruth Odinga, has strongly dismissed claims by businessman, Oketch Salah, that the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga privately warned him about Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna being a mole within the ODM Party.
In a statement, Ruth rejected suggestions that Raila engaged
in secret conversations, stressing that the ODM leader was known for his
openness and consistency in communicating his positions.
“Raila Odinga was not a gossiper. He would speak with
everyone regardless of their position in society, and this is a story those who
knew him understand pretty well,” she said.
Ruth challenged individuals claiming to have held exclusive
discussions with Raila on sensitive matters, describing such assertions as
false and misleading.
“Anyone telling Kenyans that Hon. Raila had a series of
private conversations with him on a wide range of issues is lying, and must be
called out.”
“Jakom had a way of speaking his mind and would make public
his stand on national issues,” she added.
She further emphasized that Sifuna enjoyed the same
relationship with Raila as many other young leaders within ODM and should not
be singled out.
“Talking of Baba’s sons, Nairobi Senator and ODM SG, Edwin
Sifuna, was equally his son and used to talk to him.”
“So no one should claim to have been closer to Raila than
everyone else,” Ruth said.
Her remarks came after Salah, who claims to be Raila’s
adopted son, during a stopover at Kondele on Christmas Eve, alleged that Raila
had privately warned him about Sifuna’s loyalty.
Salah claimed Raila described Sifuna as “someone else’s dog”
and accused the Senator of undermining ODM even before Raila’s death.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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